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Self Interest
Summary: In his philosophical work, Self-Interest, Thomas Hobbes constructs a model for all civil governments. He argues that men are born with an instinct for self-interest and self-protection, entitles them to increase their satisfaction or fight for their safety by any means possible. Without legislation, they can't be held responsible or be punished for actions, driven by their survival instinct.
In his philosophical work, Self-Interest, Thomas Hobbes constructs a model for all civil governments. He argues that men are born with an instinct for self-interest and self-protection, entitles them to increase their satisfaction or fight for their safety by any means possible. Without legislation, they can't be held responsible or be punished for actions, driven by their survival instinct. If everyone has a right to act according to his own judgment and reasoning, no man will ever feel safe knowing that his neighbor might find it acceptable to hurt him. Therefore, a social contract is necessary to create a civil society to maintain peace, order and safety amongst its citizens.
The concept of "social contract" implies a conservative view on government. It exists for the purpose of defining the relationship and communication individuals. Social contract, as defined by Hobbes, constitutes of people giving up their natural rights and...
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